Memorial Day traffic risks rise in Texas warns Safety Council
National Safety Council data show an up and down Memorial Day trend since 1973 with 1976 as a low year. The Texas Safety Association urges seat belt use and adherence to 55 mph. Nationwide, 400 to 500 deaths and 18 000 to 23 000 injuries expected Friday evening through Monday night. Gas prices rise with weekend premium 3.7 cents, unleaded up 3.7, regular 2.9. Houston lowest 50.9 cents in AAA survey, Fort Stockton highest 72.4 cents for premium. self service saves about 4.6 cents.
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Marble Falls High Students Push for Policy Review
Marble Falls High School student council, led by President-elect Tim Stephens, presented to the Marble Falls School Board of Trustees to review changes in the student policy manual. Board President Jerald Edwards praised the students for their responsible leadership and commitment to the school system.
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Carter labeled conservative amid tax plan buzz
The left and liberals press President Carter over fiscal restraint while he rolls out three weeks of new taxes on gasoline crude oil industrial use and higher social security plus taxes on high earners and employers. McGovern questions whether Carter is truly conservative as termed by critics. The piece notes political timing ahead of 1981 budget goals and election dynamics.
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Taxing and Spending Debates in Carter Era
The piece argues that government checks outpace taxpayers and that budget balance hinges on either cutting federal spending or raising taxes. It suggests Carter and McGovern may share similar views, reflecting partisan budgeting tensions.
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The Hill Country Gourmet Column Debuts in The Bulletin
The reader finds The Hill Country Gourmet in today's The Bulletin on Page B2 with weekly Monday and Thursday appearances. The column describes family rituals around food from coffee to chicken and dumplings, evoking a warm, communal kitchen scene.
Burnet Readers Urge Enforcing Dog Ordinance
A reader complains that city rules force vaccination and tying of dogs while an unvaccinated unrestrained neighbor’s dog endangers children. They accuse city hall and police of shifting responsibility and urge enforcement of the dog ordinance to protect local children.
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Memorial Day observance and Highland Lakes pageant plans
Memorial Day observers are asked to remove individual flowers from the monument between 4 and 5 p.m. and note that all flowers will be moved to Burnet Cemetery. The Miss Highland Lakes Universe Pageant in Liano at Ramblin Rose begins June 17 with a barbecue at 6:30 p.m. Reservations for the pageant and table seating are available through Ted White HLTA. The Legislature’s final stretch is previewed with details on Appropriations, pay raises, crime control, and welfare reform proposals in the Texas session.
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